early intermediate

1. Allegro moderato

Luís Freitas Branco

What's this piece like?
This sonatina, a hidden gem from the early 20th-century modern repertoire, surprises with its unconventional language and colors while maintaining the structure of traditional sonatinas. The first movement features a 2-bar main theme played in various modes, starting with Mixolydian and transitioning to new modes with each repetition. The second theme provides a sharp contrast in both articulation and character.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for intermediate level pianists who like original and non-traditional pieces.
1-2 pages
Modern
Modal

MOOD: Whimsical and mysterious.

TECHNIQUE: Double notes.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 6
Equivalent to Suzuki book 5
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1917

U.S. buys Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million.

1918

Claude Debussy died.

1919

The World War I ends with the Treaty of Versailles.

1920

Women in the United States conquer the right to vote.

1923

Allegro moderato was composed by L.F. Branco at the age of 33 years old.

1924

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1924

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